Urban Ecology Part 1 with Miguel Ordeñana (P-22 Mountain Lion, Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, and Other Urban Carnivores)
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Have you ever wondered what kind of wildlife lives right in the middle of your city? Or why some animals thrive in cities while others don't? And how did a mountain lion end up in Los Angeles, anyway? Join me and Miguel Ordeñana, the scientist who discovered mountain lion P-22 living in Griffith Park in LA as we discuss these questions and so many more. Links: Keeping Cats Indoors Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing Safety in Mountain Lion Habitat P-22 sightings during my visit to LA P-22 Eulogy by Beth Pratt Friends of Griffith Park My website is www.goldenstatenaturalist.com Podcast merch! You can find me @goldenstatenaturalist on Instagram or TikTok The theme song is called "i dunno" by grapes.
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